Fragrance comparison

Mittumaari vs Terra

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 258 ratings analysed

Mittumaari

Nakuna Helsinki

4.0521 votes

Rank #38,712 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Terra

Byblos

3.74237 votes

Rank #3,887 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Terra takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mittumaari
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Terra
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mittumaari1/5

Terra4/5

Ratings & consensus: Mittumaari
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Terra
Sillage & projection: Terra
Value for money: Terra
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Terra

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

MittumaariNakuna Helsinki

TerraByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 14%Had 5%Want 81%

3.74/ 5 · 237 votes

Have 26%Had 48%Want 26%

Category winnerMittumaariRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

57%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

15%Love

63%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTerra

SillageTerra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value73

Category winnerTerraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet91%

vanilla83%

floral74%

ozonic65%

musky56%

citrus100%

powdery92%

green84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

violet61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both powdery, violet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Violet LeafBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

VioletRoseYlang-Ylang

Base

HeliotropeMuskVanillaSandalwood

Top

GalbanumVioletBergamotOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

MagnoliaCyclamenTuberoseFreesiaRoseJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskOrris RootVirginia CedarHeliotropeSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet, Rose and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall27

Winter0

Day100

Night45

Spring78

Summer100

Fall56

Winter78

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,712

PerfumerNadège Le Garlantezec

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#3,887

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews97

Category winnerTerraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mittumaari captures the fleeting beauty of a Nordic Midsummer night with its cool, dewy opening. The fragrance centers on a delicate pairing of powdery violet and fresh rose, grounded by a soft vanilla base. It is designed for daylight wear during warm spring and summer afternoons, offering a gentle olfactory presence…

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Terra by Byblos is a floral woody musk scent for women that launched in 1997. It presents a earthy profile of galbanum, violet, and bergamot, supported by a rich floral heart of tuberose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang. The base offers a powdery finish of musk, sandalwood, and cedar, creating an intimate experience suitable…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mittumaari or Terra?

Terra takes 4 of 5 categories. Mittumaari is rated 4.05/5 from 21 votes; Terra is rated 3.74/5 from 237 votes. Choose Mittumaari for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Terra for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mittumaari or Terra?

Terra lasts longest (Terra 72/100, Mittumaari 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mittumaari or Terra?

Terra projects furthest (Terra 61/100, Mittumaari 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mittumaari and Terra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, violet and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet, Rose and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Mittumaari or Terra better for summer or winter?

Mittumaari suits daytime wear; Terra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mittumaari and Terra?

Mittumaari has top notes of Violet Leaf, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Violet, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Heliotrope, Musk, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Terra has top notes of Galbanum, Violet, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Magnolia, Cyclamen, Tuberose and Freesia, a base of Musk, Orris Root, Virginia Cedar and Heliotrope.